SUSTAINED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BANK M AND THE MKAPA FOUNDATION

The Benjamin W. Mkapa Foundation (BMF) a non-profit making TRUST has continued sustaining partnership with the Government, Donors, Private sector and Individuals that generously donate and grant finances to the Foundation to implement its 5 years Strategic Plan.

Since 2012, Bank M has been partnering with the BMF for implementing their programmes targeting to combat HIV and Aids, maternal new born health and crisis of human resource for health benefitting million people in remote communities rural Tanzania.

Speaking during the post event press conference, the BMF foundation CEO Dr. Ellen Mkondya-Senkoro thanked Bank M for their support, “The Foundation is specifically pleased to benefit from Bank M as our sole partner from the banking industry, whereas through their CSR policy it has for the past 4 years contributed significantly to the Foundation. We are pleased to see our partnership is maturing and further cemented with a signed bilateral memorandum of understanding between the two Institutions.

We like to take this opportunity to thank Bank M for embracing the cooperation towards this noble course of improving health and well being of Tanzanians, especially in underserved areas” said Dr. Ellen.

During the recent fundraising event held by BMF on 13 th April 2016 at the Golden Jubilee Towers in Dar es Salaam, BMF raised Tshs 1.17 Billion from different stakeholders, the event was also commemorating the foundation’s 10 year anniversary and launching of the foundation’s new name “The Benjamin W. Mkapa Foundation”.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Management and Staff of the Mkapa Foundation, we would like to convey our gratitude to all who have made the event a success. Furthermore, our sincere gratitude is extended to all invited stakeholders who attended the event and contributed to the success of raising funds for the good course.” concluded Dr. Ellen”.

Bank M’s Chief Executive Officer (Designate) Ms. Jacqueline Woiso articulated that Bank M is proud to be part of the successful journey that the foundation has had in the past 10 years. “Our bank is always dedicated to supporting the community based projects. It is our policy to work together with other reputable organization in making a difference to the community and this project is clear confirmation of our commitment. Our bank will continue supporting such projects as our ultimate goal is to enhance community the welfare of the society” said Ms. Jacqueline.

This is the 3 rd Fundraising event to be hosted by the Foundation with the aim of raising funds from Corporates, Parastatals and Individuals to support the health programme it undertakes across the country. This year’s purpose of raising funds is to co-support the Foundation’s five years Strategic Plan of 2013 – 2018 which is costed at Tshs136 billion and aims to benefit directly and indirectly at least 20 million people by 2018 through reinforcing HIV and AIDS services; Reproductive, Maternal, New born and Child health services; improving health workforce policies, systems and practices and enhancing community health education, promotion and awareness.

The event was mainly sponsored by Bank M, other sponsors included Montage Limited, PSPF and Mwananchi Communication Limited.

Bank M CEO (Designate) Ms. Jacqueline Woiso speaking during the post event press conference held at Hyatt Regency today, Bank M and Mkapa foundation were announcing the success of their partnership over the recently held fundraising dinner organized by the foundation in partnership with the Bank whereby a total of TZS 1.17Bln was raised. She is flanked by the Mkapa foundation CEO Dr. Ellen Mnkondya Senkoro.

Benjamin Mkapa foundation CEO Dr. Ellen Mnkondya Senkoro giving a brief to the press during today’s post event press conference held at Hyatt today.